Frequently asked
Which DAWs does it work in?
Any DAW that loads AU or VST3 plugins: Logic Pro, GarageBand, FL Studio, Ableton Live, Reaper, Studio One, Cubase, Bitwig and more. There's a standalone app too. Pro Tools (AAX) isn't supported yet, but a Pro Tools update is coming soon.
Is it StabLib FX or Stanlib?
StabLib FX: "Stab" and "Lib" (as in library) joined, then FX. It's a vocal effects plugin for stabs, ad-libs and hooks, made by Jonybeats, and it has nothing to do with Stanlib, the financial services company. You'll also see it written StabLibFX. The only site is stablibfx.com, and we're @stablibfx on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X.
Can I record through it?
Yes. Switch on LIVE at the top of the plugin while you record: the whole plugin then delays your voice by under a millisecond, so you hear every effect as you sing, and low-latency monitoring such as Logic's Low Latency Mode leaves it running. In LIVE the Pitch Shifter follows one voice and its Formant control rests, and Reverse Reverb swells after each phrase instead of into it. Switch LIVE off when you mix.
Does it run natively on Apple Silicon?
Yes. One installer covers M-series and Intel Macs, including DAWs running under Rosetta.
Windows says "Windows protected your PC". What do I do?
The Windows installer isn't code-signed yet, and Windows shows this screen for any new installer that isn't. Click More info, then Run anyway. It only asks the first time. If your antivirus program blocks it as well, email support@stablibfx.com and we'll help.
How many computers can I use it on?
Two at a time with a personal subscription, or five with Studio. To move it, click the StabLib FX logo in the plugin's top-left corner and choose "Deactivate this device", then activate it on the new one.
Can my studio or team use it?
Yes, with a Studio subscription: up to 5 computers at your studio, team or school, used by anyone who works there. A personal subscription is just for you. For more than 5 computers, email support@stablibfx.com.
Do I need an account?
Yes, a free one. You make it, or sign in, when you start your trial: the plugin opens your browser to do it. It's where you manage your subscription, invoices and computers. If you've just made your account and your browser doesn't take you back to confirm your computer, click Lost the page? Open it again in the plugin.
Does it need the internet?
To activate, and then at least once every 30 days to check your licence. The check happens quietly in the background. It sends your licence and an anonymous computer identifier, never your audio or files.
What happens to my projects if my subscription ends?
They open just as before and keep every setting. StabLib FX passes the audio through unchanged until you subscribe again, and then everything comes back.
Can I use it on commercial releases?
Yes. What you make with StabLib FX, presets included, is yours to release, royalty-free.
Can I share my presets?
Yes. Export them as a pack from the preset browser and anyone with StabLib FX can import it.
How do I cancel or get a refund?
Cancel any time: here's how, it takes a minute. If you're not happy with your first payment, email us within 14 days of it for a full refund; see the refund policy.
Something's not working.
Email support@stablibfx.com with your computer, operating system, DAW and what happened, and we'll help.